Ontwerpen voor elektrische hanglampen c. 1905

Carel Adolph Lion Cachet made these designs for electric hanging lamps with pencil on paper. I can almost feel the artist's hand moving across the paper, trying out different configurations of geometric shapes and ornamental details! It's like they're not just designing a lamp, but also playing with line and form, and shadow, in a way that reminds me of those abstract painters who were also interested in how things are put together, like a puzzle that is being solved. It's not just about function. It's about creating a sense of balance and harmony, which is what all artists are trying to achieve. These designs remind me that even the most practical objects can be a source of beauty and inspiration, just like a painting. And whether you are working on canvas or paper, or designing light or space, we're all in this conversation with each other, bouncing ideas around, trying to find new ways to express ourselves!